I was hoping to get some good advice from some experienced nurses. I am currently doing my prerequisites for nursing and am hoping to actually begin the nursing program sometime in spring 08. However, I have been having lower back issues since May 2005. I have been in physical therapy and that has not really helped. My question is, how much will this restrict my abilities to do my job fully? Should I think about pursuing another career? My Microbiology instructor insists that I would be wonderful in research. This option sounds very intriguing, but, I have always wanted to be a nurse. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, I have had one Xray show mild degenerative disc disorder between L5 and S1 and another one stating that my L5 is fused to S1 (a common abnormality).
I appreciate everyone's response to my question. I have decided that I am going to continue with my desire to be a nurse. I am still able to lift, stand for long periods of time, sit, etc.. but I guess I am going to have to be extra careful. I obtained this injury in the military and was able to work a very strenuous job for almost a year after the injury at which point I decided to get out and go to school full time to pursue nursing (not because of the injury). Sometimes I feel like the more active I am, the better my back feels. So, I will give it a whirl!!
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I appreciate everyone's response to my question. I have decided that I am going to continue with my desire to be a nurse. I am still able to lift, stand for long periods of time, sit, etc.. but I guess I am going to have to be extra careful. I obtained this injury in the military and was able to work a very strenuous job for almost a year after the injury at which point I decided to get out and go to school full time to pursue nursing (not because of the injury). Sometimes I feel like the more active I am, the better my back feels. So, I will give it a whirl!!
Thanks again for all your experienced advice.